Displaying items by tag: KAPThe National Coalition for Sexual Freedom is a national organization committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF is primarily focused on the rights of consenting adults in the SM-leather-fetish, swing, and polyamory communities, who often face discrimination because of their sexual expression.https://ncsfreedom.org
Sun, 02 Aug 2015 20:43:13 +0000en-gbKap Statementhttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/755-kap-statement.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/755-kap-statement.htmlBy becoming a Kink Aware Professional you agree to the following; We Reserve the Right to Refuse Listings from AnyoneThe NCSF and Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) reserves the right to refuse listings from any professional for any reason and reserves the right to remove any listing of any professional at any time at the sole discretion of KAP. KAP Approval GuidelinesKink aware professionals must offer professional services for adults and be tolerant of those who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions. Kink aware professionals must support informed consent as the basis of ethical BDSM practices. KAP doesn't allow: No solicitation for sexual services No minors (under 18) or animals in a sexual context No solicitation for illegal activities No sharing anyone's personal, identifying, confidential or proprietary information No postings the primary purpose of which is to drive traffic to a website No service or content that violates the law or legal rights of others Privacy Statement NCSF is strongly committed to protecting and maintaining your privacy. NCSF will never sell, lend, lease, give away, or in any other way dissiminate information you may submit to us to any third party, person or organization. NCSF may require your name, address,…

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]]> Resources For ProfessionalsWed, 10 Jun 2015 22:22:40 +0000Kink Aware Medical Carehttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/702-kink-aware-medical-care.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/702-kink-aware-medical-care.htmlKink Aware Medical Care Brocure - Click to read Synopsys So you pratice bondage, dominance and S&M and you need medical care. Perhaps you'er looking for a general practitioner for checkups. Or maybe you need urgent medical care. Perhaps you are concerned abut discrimination. Or you fear you'll have to spend too much time educating someone abut BDSM when they should be focused solely on your health. How do you find a provider who will be sensitive to your sexuality? And if you can't how do you handle your sexuality when dealing with such medical care providers? Read the Brocure

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]]>Resources For PublicSun, 02 Feb 2014 18:45:51 +0000Kink Awareness Definitionshttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/what-does-kink-aware-mean.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/what-does-kink-aware-mean.htmlBeginning February 2011, new or updated KAP providers are requested to self-identify their Kink Awareness level in their listing. KAP users have requested this feature in order to better understand the background and knowledge level of KAP Providers listed in our directory. This self-supplied rating information will be displayed in provider listings and is also available as a search field if desired. The following definitions are used: Kink-Friendly = open and non-judgemental of kink concepts and lifestyles, with general knowledge only. Kink-Aware = have specific knowledge of kink concepts and lifestyles, have researched and educated themselves in these areas. May have some previous experienced providing professional services to individuals with these interests. Kink-Knowledgeable = have previously provided professional services to multiple individuals in the lifestyle. Very experienced in kink concepts and lifestyle.

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]]>Learn More About KAPTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:15:37 +0000A Brief History of the Kink Aware Professionals Directoryhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/a-brief-history-of-kap.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/a-brief-history-of-kap.htmlBetween 1982 and 1986, Guy Baldwin, a private-practice psychotherapist in Los Angeles, developed a small list of other kink-sensitive therapists across the United States. He made referrals from the list on request. In late 1986, after he’d begun writing a monthly column on leather relationships for Drummer magazine called “Ties that Bind,” Guy arranged with Tony DeBlase, editor of Drummer, to run a monthly classified ad to make contact with other kink-friendly therapists. Letters arrived from everywhere (email wasn’t commonly used yet). Soon Guy had received and replied to dozens of contacts from all across the country. Some time later a small portion of the kink-sensitive therapist referral list was published in DungeonMaster, a magazine for the gay male BDSM practitioner. Soon afterwards Race Bannon was talking with Guy Baldwin about his list. Guy showed Race folders full of letters from therapists wanting to be part of the referral list. Guy’s schedule wasn’t allowing him to keep up with the correspondence and after some discussion Race proposed taking over maintenance of the list. Guy agreed and Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) was born. Guy and Race knew that people who enjoy the adventurous side of sex often end up…

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]]>Learn More About KAPTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:12:47 +0000How to Become a KAP Professionalhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/becoming-a-kap-professional.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/becoming-a-kap-professional.htmlIf you are professional that might be interested in having people be referred to your practice from this site, read the full requirements and, if you qualify please register or login, then submit your information. Please note that submissions that don’t follow the guidelines below may be rejected. Please be aware that by making a entry in this directory, you may be found by search engines such as Google, Yahoo or other. This is a open public directory. Requirements for KAP Professionals Acceptance of Diverse SexualitiesEvery professional who is listed on the KAP referral list must believe that alternative forms of erotic play can be healthy and proper expressions of sexuality. Some of the forms of sexuality we are referring to here are SM, BD, DS, leather, and fetish. In short, a professional must agree that any form of consensual sexuality between adults can be considered healthy if practiced in a safe and responsible manner. Geographic AreasKAP accepts submissions from kink-aware professionals throughout the world. Most listings are in the United States. Types of ProfessionalsKAP includes the following professionals in the referral listing: Psychologists Counselors and Therapists Lawyers Doctors Health and Wellness Practitioners (non-M.D.) Accounting and Finance Life Coaches Spiritual Advisors/Wedding…

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]]> Resources For ProfessionalsTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:11:00 +0000Before You Search for a Professionalhttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/620-before-you-search-for-a-professional.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/620-before-you-search-for-a-professional.htmlBefore You Search for a Professional You should know... We Reserve the Right to Refuse Listings from AnyoneKink Aware Professionals (KAP) reserves the right to refuse listings from any professional for any reason and reserves the right to remove any listing of any professional at any time at the sole discretion of KAP. We Have No Sex Services ListingsThe Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) referral list does not post any listings offering sexual services of any kind. We Do Not Screen Our ListingsThe Kink Aware Professionals (KAP) referral list is composed of professionals who have requested that their listings be posted on this site. None of them are verified or screened in any way by KAP. This means that anyone contacting these professionals should take the necessary precautions, just are you would do if you were searching for a professional through any other means, including verifying that the professional is properly licensed or credentialed in his or her stated profession. If You Have a Complaint About a KAP ProfessionalIn the entire history of the KAP web site, we have only had a handful of complaints about professionals. That is a very good track record for KAP, but we want your experience…

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]]>Resources For PublicTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:09:43 +0000The Kink Aware Professionals Directoryhttps://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/kap-program-page.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/key-programs/kink-aware-professionals/kap-program-page.html The Kink Aware Professionals Directory (KAP) is a service offered by NCSF dedicated to providing the community with a listing of psychotherapeutic, medical, legal and other professionals who have stated that they are knowledgeable about and sensitive to diverse expressions of sexuality. KAP cannot and does not in any way endorse or recommend any of these professionals, as their inclusion on this list is done without any verification or screening by NCSF. However, each professional listed has volunteered to be available to be contacted by people involved in "kinky" sexuality (leather, BDSM, fetish, polyamory, the Lifestyle, etc.) either by contacting KAP directly or through another kink-friendly publication or organization. While the majority of KAP professionals offer services in the United States and Canada, we also accept submissions from kink-aware professionals throughout the world. In addition to their professional category, KAP providers may also list themselves in the "Worldwide and Internet-Based Providers" category to indicate that they offer their services via the web or phone. The NCSF has formed a partnership with GayLawNet who has a substantual listing of GLBTI, GLBTI-Friendly and Kink Aware Attorneys.

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]]>KAP ArticlesTue, 22 Mar 2011 13:07:39 +0000Need to find someone who understands your life choices?https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/567-need-to-find-someone-who-understands-your-life-choices?.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/567-need-to-find-someone-who-understands-your-life-choices?.htmlNCSF hosts the largest known resource online for locating a Kink Aware Professional (KAP). Whether you need legal assistance, a CPA for your kink-related business, or just an understanding therapist who won't blame your kink interests for all of your life challenges, the KAP is the place to find them.

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]]>Homepage Website TeasersSun, 13 Mar 2011 00:33:03 +0000Catalina Loveshttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/558-catalina-loves.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/558-catalina-loves.htmlMy relationship with the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) began like many others do. I was neck deep in a conflict that was based in my free expression of my sexuality through my writing. I was asked to leave my teaching position, an agreement was reached and I left quietly without creating a scene. I used to teach in a small, private school in North Carolina, where my daughter also attended school. When I left my teaching position I was assured that it would not affect her last and final year of middle school. Months passed, and we were within days of her returning to the 8th grade when I received a call from the Head of School that he had decided to rescind his offer to allow her to go to school there. After heated debate, he agreed that she could attend school, but if and only if I could secure a $1,000.00 expense fee to cover her field trips and lunches in advance. It was a bullshit fee, to be honest. It’s not required of any other parent. He knew that we would not be able to come up with $1,000 in a matter of days. This…

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]]>Incident Response TestimonialsTue, 08 Mar 2011 17:04:33 +0000You Need to Login or Register to Use this Featurehttps://ncsfreedom.org/please-login-to-kap.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/please-login-to-kap.htmlYou've requested to use a KAP Directory feature that requires you to be logged into our website. Why register for an account? You'll get the most out of the new KAP Directory features if you have an account on the NCSF website! When logged in, you can: Save your favorite KAP Professional listings, making it easier to find those professional listings the next time you visit the KAP Directory. Save your favorite KAP searches (excluding zipcode searches) Submit a new KAP entry or update your existing entry, if you are a KAP Professional In the future, we may also offer the ability to subscribe to email notifications of new listings that meet your saved search criteria. Joining now means when this feature is launched, you will automatically be signed up. Use the KAP Login to the lefthand side to login to your existing account or create a new account. We respect your privacy! Read our Privacy Statement

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]]>Navigational PagesTue, 22 Feb 2011 20:40:03 +0000Choosing a Kink-Aware Therapisthttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/494-choosing-a-kink-aware-therapist.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/494-choosing-a-kink-aware-therapist.htmlIn addition to our Kink Aware Professionals (KAP Program, a resource for finding a Kink Aware Professional) the NCSF has added a guide on how to select a Kink-Aware Therapist. Here is a copy of the guide, or a short FAQ of the guide. You can also visit our KAP Database.

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]]>Resources For PublicThu, 06 May 2010 13:00:40 +0000NCSF Publishes Important Information for Your Mental Healthhttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/493-ncsf-publishes-important-information-for-your-mental-health.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/493-ncsf-publishes-important-information-for-your-mental-health.htmlNCSF and the Foundation are proud to announce two new and valuable publications: A Guide to Choosing a Kink-Aware Therapist, and the Therapists Guide to Polyamory. Guide to Choosing a Kink-Aware Therapist, created by Keely Kolmes Psy.D. and Geri Weitzman Ph.D., will help people who engage in BDSM find a therapist who can accept them without judgement or prejudice. Some therapists cause more harm than good when they slap a label of mental illness on a client simply because they enjoy kinky sex. "Over the years, I have received many calls from folks around the globe who wanted access to therapy that was respectful of their kink identity, but didn't know where to turn to find it," says coauthor Geri Weitzman, PhD. "We are excited to share this resource on finding kink-aware therapists with our community, in the belief that a warmly accepting therapeutic environment should be available to all." "Therapy needs to be a place where you can feel safe to bring your whole self. I hope that our article is a helpful tool for kink-identified clients and the therapists who want to learn more about working competently with them," agrees coauthor Keely Kolmes, Psy.D. The second publication has…

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]]>Resources For PublicThu, 06 May 2010 12:40:35 +00002008 Incident Response Reporthttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/490-2008-incident-response-report.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/490-2008-incident-response-report.htmlIn 2008, the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM-leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of over 40 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF's Incident Response team is directed by Director Leigha Fleming. In total, over 500 individuals, groups, attorneys, prosecutors, and businesses contacted NCSF for help in 2008. Each incident sometimes required only one or two phone calls, but some evolved into much larger projects.NCSF received 489 distinct inquiries/requests for assistance. 317 required more than one contact/response to resolve, often requiring multiple contacts. It is difficult to categorize many incident requests as clearly falling into one camp or another. Many overlap in categories. For example, many of our custody/divorce related issues involve at least 2 of our core constituent groups (i.e. SM/leather/fetish and poly for example). In trying to do a statistical breakdown of the requests, we placed it in the category it most clearly matched. 11% were requests regarding SM/abuse/domestic violence issues 27% were regarding criminal…

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]]>Incident Response ReportsThu, 02 Jul 2009 12:08:25 +0000NCSF Can Help...https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/534-ncsf-can-help.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/534-ncsf-can-help.htmlNCSF Publishes Important Information for Your Mental Health; NCSF and the Foundation are proud to announce two new and valuable publications: A Guide to Choosing a Kink-Aware Therapist, and the Therapists Guide to Polyamory. The BDSM Survey is up. Take a look! If you are seeking a Kink Aware Professional (KAP). Our KAP program allows professionals who are friendly to BDSM, swing, and poly individuals to list themselves as "kink friendly." It serves as a resource for people to self-refer for help from theraputic, legal and other professionals who will not prejudge based on the consensual adult activities of our constituents. We've recently added documents for "How to Choose a Kink Aware Therapist" in long and short form as well as a booklet geared for those in the theraputic community that focuses on poly issues. If you are seeking assistance or our Incident Response Program Criteria for acceptance include consideration of whether a significant issue relevant to NCSF's primary constituencies is at stake, what impact can be realized for our constituents as a whole if NCSF gets involved, and whether existing resources allow for a case to be handled effectively.

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]]>TabsWed, 01 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000Press Release - NCSF Marching Forwardhttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/315-press-release-ncsf-marching-forward.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/315-press-release-ncsf-marching-forward.htmlFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coalition for Sexual Freedom Marching Forward: NCSF proactively advocates for sexual freedom November 19, 2008 - NCSF is proud to be the only group in the country with a national mission committed to changing the political, legal and social environment for those involved with the BDSM, swing and polyamory communities. The new board of NCSF was voted in at the annual Coalition Partner meeting held in Atlanta in September: Leigha Fleming is the new Chairwoman of NCSF, and new board members Laura Carlson (Secretary), Klawdya Rothschild, Tim Murray, and Ron Zimmerman have joined existing board members Vivienne Kramer (Treasurer), Jim Duvall, Jim Fleckenstein, and Howie Zusel. NCSF has directly helped tens of thousands of practitioners, businesses and groups since its founding in 1997. NCSF's newest project is the DSM Revision Project: Kinky is NOT a Diagnosis! The DSM Revision Petition is gathering signatures from individuals and organizations calling on the American Psychiatric Association (APA) to adhere to empirical research when revising the diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Susan Wright is working directly with the DSM revision committee to ensure that healthy BDSM practitioners and cross-dressers are…

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]]>Press ReleasesWed, 19 Nov 2008 17:56:04 +00002006 Incident Response Reporthttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/486-2006-incident-response-report.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/486-2006-incident-response-report.html In 2006, the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) again took the lead in defending the rights of individuals and groups in the SM-leather-fetish, swing and polyamory communities. NCSF's coalition of over 40 educational and social groups is committed to creating a political, legal, and social environment in the United States that advances equal rights of consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. NCSF's Incident Response team is directed by Director Leigha Fleming. In total, over 500 individuals, groups, attorneys, prosecutors, and businesses contacted NCSF for help in 2006. Each incident sometimes required only one or two phone calls, but some evolved into much larger projects. NCSF received 521 distinct inquiries/requests for assistance. 289 required more than one contact/response to resolve, often requiring multiple contacts. It is difficult to categorize many incident requests as clearly falling into one camp or another. Many overlap in categories. For example, many of our custody/divorce related issues involve at least 2 of our core constituent groups (i.e. SM/leather/fetish and poly for example). In trying to do a statistical breakdown of the requests, we placed it in the category it most clearly matched. 13% were requests regarding SM/abuse/domestic violence issues 6% were regarding…

]]>What is SMTue, 22 May 2007 15:34:07 +0000NCSF Adopts Kink-Aware Professionals Listhttps://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/268-ncsf-adopts-kink-aware-professionals-list.html
https://ncsfreedom.org/resources/legal-cases/item/268-ncsf-adopts-kink-aware-professionals-list.htmlFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE National Coalition for Sexual Freedom NCSF adopts Kink Aware Professionals February 10, 2006 - Race Bannon and NCSF announce the transfer of management of Kink Aware Professionals to NCSF. The National Coalition of Sexual Freedom is proud to continue and grow the Kink Aware Professionals program which was founded and has been managed by Race Bannon for many years. To find a Kink Aware professional, go to: www.ncsfreedom.org and click on “Resources” then Kink-Aware Professionals. "I'm glad Kink Aware Professionals is safely in the hands of an organization that has already proven to serve our communities well," said Race Bannon. "With the acquisition of the KAP web site NCSF continues to prove that they're always looking for additional ways to help us all pursue the sex life of our choosing." NCSF's mission includes education and outreach to the medical, psychological and legal communities. By building a network of sexually aware professionals we can both support the professionals who respect our values as well as encourage other professionals to learn about our issues. "An extension of that mission," said NCSF Chairperson Vivienne Kramer, "is helping our members and the community at large find competent legal, psychological, and medical…